Geneviève
Girl name · Celtic · pronounced zhn-vyev
Verified name
What does Geneviève mean?
Woman of the race or tribe woman
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 145 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 478 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Gen, Evie, Viva, Ginny, Vivi
Variant: Genevieve, Genevra
Related: Ginevra, Guinevere, Genoveva
Using Geneviève across cultures
Patron saint of Paris.
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